How to Scold Like a Kaizen Sensei (Gemba Panta Rei): The stories of the tirades of Ohno and Shingo may seem counter to the "respect for people" pillar of lean, but Jon tells us why scolding can be critical to learning – if done right.

How Much Process is Too Much? (Jamie Flinchbaugh): Lean startups know that learning and creating comes first. After they mature, successful companies continue to learn and create while others focus on optimizing what already exists – such as cost management.

Value in Lean (Thinking for a Change): How do you define "value" – there are many ways.